| beat |
to hit again and again. |
| clue |
something that helps to solve a problem or mystery. |
| empty |
holding or containing nothing. |
| folk |
people in general. |
| handsome |
having an attractive, healthy appearance. |
| lobby |
to try to influence people who make laws to vote in a way that supports what the group wants. |
| own |
belonging to oneself or itself alone. |
| poor |
without money, possessions, or other basic needs. |
| port |
a place where ships load, or the town or city near this place. |
| roll |
to move by turning over and over. |
| skinny |
very thin; having little fat on the body. |
| stain |
a spot or colored mark. |
| sum |
the number or amount that comes from adding two or more numbers. |
| teach |
to show (someone) how to do something or to help (someone) learn something. |
| welcome |
used to express warm greetings to someone who has just arrived. |